Digital Vulnerability is Not Siloed: OSINT has Entered a New Phase
OSINT, Knowledge Ecology, and the Myth of the Quick Fix Open-source intelligence is entering…
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Background investigations and screenings for sound business decisions
Cyber Investigations
Uncover digital incidents that impact individuals and organizations
Due Diligence
Gain clarity and confidence in every business relationship
Intellectual Property
Safeguard intellectual property through investigations and intelligence
Consulting Services
Expert investigations and intelligence consulting services
Digital Vulnerability
Analyst-driven digital footprint removal for peace of mind and security
Risk Monitoring
Monitor online digital channels for brand and personal protection
Webinars
Training in OSINT tradecraft and digital investigative best practices
Online Courses
Online courses in open-source intelligence and digital investigations
Customized Training
Online Courses
Research on the backgrounds and credentials of foreign and domestic org.
Open-source information is now a routine part of law enforcement investigations and intelligence work—from tracking criminal activity on social media and identifying who is behind online profiles to monitoring threats, dismantling dark web operations, and more. When online information is not handled correctly, leads can point in the wrong direction, attribution is unclear, digital evidence becomes harder to defend, and emerging threats may be missed.
Hetherington Group’s accredited OSINT Academy trains investigators, detectives, analysts, officers, and operational personnel to use open-source information to support investigations and intelligence efforts.
Courses are led by practitioners with backgrounds in law enforcement who bring firsthand experience working investigations, assessing threats, and using online information in high-risk operational environments.
Available to professionals at the federal, state, and local levels, law enforcement intelligence training can be delivered in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, depending on your situational requirements.
Investigate online activity tied to criminal behavior and threats
Gather, document, and preserve open-source information in line with legal requirements
Handle information drawn from a range of sources—from hard disk drives and IoT devices to cloud-based accounts, social media platforms, and the dark web
Instruction emphasizes open-source tradecraft, independent of any specific tool or
platform, so teams retain core skills even as tools, vendors, and technologies change
or become unavailable.
With more than 25 years of experience and thousands of professionals trained, Hetherington Group brings long-standing experience supporting law enforcement teams as online information becomes central to investigative work. By strengthening how open-source information is used, agencies are better positioned to protect people, prevent harm, and maintain public trust.
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Background investigations and screenings for sound business decisions
Cyber Investigations
Uncover digital incidents that impact individuals and organizations
Due Diligence
Gain clarity and confidence in every business relationship
Intellectual Property
Safeguard intellectual property through investigations and intelligence
Consulting Services
Expert investigations and intelligence consulting services
Digital Vulnerability
Analyst-driven digital footprint removal for peace of mind and security
Risk Monitoring
Monitor online digital channels for brand and personal protection
Webinars
Training in OSINT tradecraft and digital investigative best practices
Online Courses
Online courses in open-source intelligence and digital investigations
Customized Training
Online Courses
Research on the backgrounds and credentials of foreign and domestic org.